15th Aug 2026; Indian Independence day Celeberation

15 Aug 2026

Guwahati, August 15: The Lions Club of Guwahati South and the Leo Club of Guwahati South celebrated the 78th Independence Day with patriotic fervor by unfurling the National Flag, alongside organizing a major commemorative chess tournament at South Point School today. The flag unfurl ceremony was held in the presence of Charter Member Krishanjan Chanda, highlighting the leadership and enduring community service commitment of the club members. Following the hoisting of the National Flag, the joint Independence Day chess tournament—co-organized by the Lions Club of Guwahati South, Lions Club of Eminence, and the Assam Chess Club—was formally inaugurated. The event commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp led by 2nd Vice District Governor (VDG 2) Sujit Bakharedia. Key Highlights of the Event Organizing Bodies: Lions Club of Guwahati South, Leo Club of Guwahati South, Lions Club of Eminence, and Assam Chess Club. Venue: South Point School, Guwahati. Dignitaries Present: VDG 2 Sujit Bakharedia (Chief Guest, Lamp Lighting) and Lion Krishanjan Chanda (Charter Member, Flag Unfurling). Occasion: 78th Independence Day Celebrations. Participants across diverse age groups competed in the tournament, demonstrating strategy and competitive spirit. The double celebration—combining national pride with youth engagement in sports—concluded with prize distribution and recognition for the winners.